Peter Lee Citron, M.D.
Peter Lee Citron is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Miami, FL with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Peter Lee Citron, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 56+ years, working in group practice. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 1970), he has been practicing for over 56 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1575dNPPES updated 2022-01-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8900 N Kendall Dr Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, FL 33176-2118
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202364.79/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.35%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
8.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better62.5%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
243
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
99
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
395
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.86M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Peter Lee Citron's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1970
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Jan 29, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1970)
Mailing address
Po Box 743144, Atlanta, GA 30374-3144
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501323
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Peter Lee Citron
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter Lee Citron for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Miami required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Peter Lee Citron
Dr. Citron is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Miami, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (786) 596-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
8900 N Kendall Dr Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, FL 33176-2118
Mailing Address
Po Box 743144, Atlanta, GA 30374-3144
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